Chinese Coast Guard Ship Deliberately Collides With Philippine Supply Vessel In South China Sea

CNN: China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea

China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two countries that have heightened regional tensions.

In a statement, Philippine authorities said a Chinese Coast Guard ship carried out “dangerous blocking maneuvers” that caused it to collide with a Philippine vessel carrying supplies to troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal, also known as Second Thomas Shoal, in the Spratly Islands chain.

China’s move was “provocative, irresponsible and illegal” and “imperiled the safety of the crew” of the Philippine boats, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said.

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WNU Editor: It is a ticking time bomb .... South China Sea a ticking time bomb waiting to explode (Asia Times).

Chinese Coast Guard Ship Deliberately Collides With Philippine Supply Vessel In South China Sea

Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal -- AP

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea clash -- Reuters

Philippines says coast guard ship and supply boat were hit by Chinese vessels in South China Sea -- ABC News Australia

Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in contested South China Sea -- Al Jazeera

China Coast Guard Vessel Collides with Filipino Supply Ship in South China Sea -- USNI News

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